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[[http://iterm.sourceforge.net/ iTerm]] - An alternative to the default terminal.app that comes with OSX | [[http://iterm.sourceforge.net/ iTerm]] - An alternative to the default terminal.app that comes with OSX | ||
[[http://cyberduck.io/ | [[http://cyberduck.io/ Cyberduck]] - SCP client, to allow to upload files to Redbrick | ||
[[http://quicksilver.blacktree.com/ Quicksilver]] - For app launching. Like spotlight but better | [[http://quicksilver.blacktree.com/ Quicksilver]] - For app launching. Like spotlight but better | ||
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== System Tools== | == System Tools== | ||
[[ | [[https://www.virtualbox.org/ VirtualBox]] - Software to allow you to run Windows and others OSes under OSX | ||
[[http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ Bootcamp]] - Sets up a dual boot configuration with Windows or OSes | [[http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/ Bootcamp]] - Sets up a dual boot configuration with Windows or OSes | ||
Latest revision as of 20:14, 4 April 2014
Here's a list of recommended software for OSX for those new to the OS. Not this is aimed at a core list of useful utilities, rather than a massive list, so keep additions that are useful to Redbrick folk who have just got a Mac.
General Software
[iTerm] - An alternative to the default terminal.app that comes with OSX
[Cyberduck] - SCP client, to allow to upload files to Redbrick
[Quicksilver] - For app launching. Like spotlight but better
[Chrome] - Mozilla based browser, tailor-made for OSX
[Adium] - A free instant messaging application for Mac OS X that can connect to AIM, MSN, Jabber, Yahoo, and more.
[A dashboard widget of the o2sms script, by mackers@netsoc.
System Tools
[VirtualBox] - Software to allow you to run Windows and others OSes under OSX
[Bootcamp] - Sets up a dual boot configuration with Windows or OSes
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